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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.56, 1,518.10 and 739.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.56, 1,518.10 and 739.03 is: 1,106.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.56 : 1,518.10 = 739.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.56/1,518.10 = 739.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.56x = 1,518.10 × 739.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.56x = 1,121,921.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121,921.44/1,013.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.91

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